Christmas Amnesia by Laura Scott

Author:Laura Scott
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

Kissing Maddy hadn’t been a part of his plan, but she tasted so sweet he couldn’t help himself. How long had it been since he’d kissed a woman? Too long. Years, even.

Maddy broke off from their kiss. But she didn’t step away; instead she snuggled against him, her palm spread over his heart.

“I feel so safe with you, Noah,” she said in a low voice.

Safe? Gina’s pretty face and delicate features flashed in his mind and he felt as if someone had smashed a fist into his gut.

Safe? He didn’t do relationships, and even if he wanted to try again, there was no guarantee things would work out for them.

Safe? He’d protect Maddy with his life, but emotionally? Nope, he didn’t see how he could accomplish that.

She must have sensed his distress because she pulled away, looking up at him with concern mirrored in her clear blue eyes. “What is it?”

“Dangerous situations often create a false sense of intimacy,” he said, pushing the words past his tight throat. “I’m glad you feel safe with me, Maddy, but we can’t read too much into these feelings.”

Her frown deepened. “Don’t tell me about how I’m feeling, Noah.”

The hurt lacing her tone only made him feel worse. His past experiences with his sister and Gina weren’t her fault. “I just don’t want you to say something you’ll regret later, once the danger has passed and your life has returned to normal.”

Her laugh was bitter as she abruptly pulled away. “You don’t know anything about what I’ve been through, Noah. Thanks for showing me I can still be near a man without feeling sick to my stomach. I appreciate it.”

Her words were like a slap across the face. His hand flailed out, trying to capture hers, but she was already halfway across the room, heading for the connecting door. “What do you mean?” he demanded harshly, moving quickly to catch up with her. “Why would you feel sick? What happened? Did someone hurt you?”

“Good night, Noah.” Maddy stepped over the threshold before he could stop her, and she closed her side of the door. There was an audible click as she shot the dead bolt home.

He stared at the door mere inches from his face, his thoughts whirling. Maddy had given him a glimpse at something he’d never imagined. Some guy must have hurt her, but how was that possible? No one would be brave enough to mess with the Callahans, and everyone knew that Maddy was the youngest of six with five older brothers. Any guy daring to hurt her would have to face all of them. Especially her twin.

Wouldn’t they?

Unless—He tipped his head down, resting his forehead on the cool, flat surface of the door, his chaotic thoughts torturous now. Unless she hadn’t told her brothers, in some weird attempt to protect them from acting crazy on her behalf.

The minute the thought formed in his mind, he knew he’d hit the nail squarely on the head. Her brothers were all

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